10 St. Patrick's Day Parties in L.A.

Who exactly was this Patrick guy? Why the 17th? Where is the "corn" in corned beef? Whether or not you can answer these questions, March 17th is a day where binge drinking on a weekday, consuming unnatural amounts of green food dye, and eating copious amounts of corned beef is perfectly acceptable, and even encouraged. Read below for 10 St. Patrick's Day parties in L.A.

Casey's Irish Pub Doors open bright and early at 6 a.m. on March 17th for a full day of Irish festivities at Casey's 4th annual St. Patrick's Day Street Festival, featuring live DJs, over 200 pounds of corned beef, housemade pickleback shots, and plenty of green beer to go around (300 kegs of Guinness, to be exact). Taps will be flowing until 2 a.m. $10 per guest. 613 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles; (213) 629-2353.

Tom Bergin's TavernIt's fitting that the self-proclaimed "House of Irish Coffee" is going big for St. Patrick's day with three days of beer trucks, Irish eats, and several outdoor bars. Doors open Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and Monday the 17th at 6 a.m. No tickets or cover fee. 840 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles; (323) 936-7151.

The Cat & Fiddle If you happen to be in Hollywood, you may want to stop by The Cat & Fiddle for their corned beef and $5 Guinness, served on their outdoor patio and bar. It's their "favorite party of the year," didn't you hear? 6530 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles; (323) 468-3800.

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